Acuario de Cairns

Experiencia fantástica: If you love fish it well worth it , great Aquarium

Experiencia fantástica: Great experience. Very informative

Experiencia positiva: A bit pricey, but great Aquarium :)

Experiencia fantástica: A terrific exhibition highlighting the importance of the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest to our planet. Thoroughly enjoyable. The talk at 2.00pm in the GBR exhibit was exceptional with the best dad jokes I've heard in a long time.

Experiencia positiva: Worth a visit

Experiencia fantástica: Definitely worth a visit. I was expecting it to be like sealife aquarium but it was actually alot more enjoyable.

Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful and relaxing ⛱️ I found Nemo and Dory and their extended families

Experiencia positiva: Steep price for size of venue, however not overly crowded and some unique viewing opportunities

Experiencia positiva: Would've been a five if it wasn't for a rude staff member and the way she spoke to tourists. Telling us to move out of the way. There is a way to say things nicely! Then being overcharged at the gift shop, yes, it was fixed, but no apology nothing. There were truly beautiful marine life. And Calvin made the experience more interesting and enjoyable. So thank you to that man. But as for that staff member. Learn how to be nicer to people especially since we were visiting cairns for the first time.

Experiencia fantástica: This is a great Aquarium. Alot better than I expected. Great layout and exhibits. The fish where so Lively as well. I really enjoyed myself

Experiencia fantástica: Had a great time.

Experiencia positiva: The Cairns Aquarium is an amazing experience! The exhibits are stunning, the marine life is well cared for, and it’s both fun and educational for all ages. A must visit in Cairns!

Experiencia fantástica: Das bestes Aquarium in dem wir jemals waren. Wirklich sehr zu empfehlen auch wenn man schon Tauchen war. Besonders die vier guided shows waren sehr gut gemacht. Ein Highlight ist die Haifischfütterung. Ein Muss.

Experiencia negativa: 2 adults 4 kids 270 dollars...are you for real.... Id better hire a boat... Snorkel and see it without the glass....

Experiencia fantástica: Better than Sydney

Experiencia fantástica: We had such a great experience at the aquarium. It is not only a place to see sea lives but also a venue to learn about the natural history of the surrounding area. A lot of animals and detailed information on them are available. Highly recommended for all ages.

Experiencia fantástica: The night tour was amazing! Very informative and a good size group.

Experiencia fantástica: Great aquarium. Highly recommend. Very friendly and helpful staff

Experiencia fantástica: Great value for entry ,spend nearly 3 hours and interesting session about marine lifestyle.

Experiencia fantástica: Made me hungry went for fishing and chips after and sat in Dundee's restaurant and showed them i fear no fish mwhahaha

Experiencia fantástica: Thank you so much for an amazing experience. We both had such a wonderful time during the twilight tour with Christine. My son was so enthralled with everything. I loved the way the exhibition works in order from rivers to the ocean. We went from Cairns to Fitzroy Island and it made such a different to have the knowledge we had gained from this tour.

Experiencia positiva: Ok for kids

Experiencia fantástica: Wonderful aquarium with some excellent exhibits, a must visit for those traveling to Cairns

Experiencia fantástica: An awesome place for people of all ages.

Experiencia fantástica: A fantastic show, not only a big tank with fish, as many others. Enthusiastic staff! Best aquarium I ever visited.

Experiencia fantástica: Great place to visit, well presented and displayed info. Few nice places to sit and just take in the larger aquarium displays.

Experiencia fantástica: As a local with an environmental and marine background - I can highly recommend the twilight tour. Our host Jordan had exceptional knowledge of the animals and ecosystems on display. The twilight tour was a peaceful and intimate way to visit the aquarium.

Experiencia fantástica: We came as tourists and my children, their father and I had an absolutely wonderful and educational experience.

Experiencia fantástica: What an amazing and fantastic attraction in Cairns I’ve been to many aquariums around the world, but I must say how wonderful this aquarium is. We also paid extra to go to the turtle hospital. You can easily spend 3 to 4 hours here. Congratulations Cairns on having such a wonderful attraction .

Experiencia fantástica: Incredible aquarium! So many animals, interactive exhibits, and presentations- make sure you sit and listen to a few, they are at set times throughout the aquarium and you can find the info on the map they give you at the ticket counter. Along with all the sea life you can learn about the history of Australia’s geology and flora and fauna. Set aside a half day or even a full day for this aquarium because you will probably be here for hours!

Experiencia fantástica: Was so much fun, tickets are on the pricey side but so worth it

Experiencia fantástica: Had a great experience at the cairns aquarium this evening . Booked a twilight tour with family and it was one of the best experience we have ever had at any aquarium . A big thanks to all the wonderful staff but special mention to Cameron who has every single detail about all the aquatic life . His expertise are second to none and the way he explains will make even a non interested person to listen . Thanks Cameron for sharing such wonderful information and admire you passion towards the aquatic life. A must visit to any aquatic life lover . Thank you team . We thoroughly loved it . Regards Raj

Experiencia fantástica: Excellent aquarium. Great mix of fish and other animals e.g. water dragons, monitors...make sure you check out the amazing emerald monitors. Really good written info on rainforests too Staff very friendly and pleasant to deal with. Recommended.

Experiencia fantástica: We booked a twilight tour and dinner experience via Red Balloon. The price of that option may seem steep, but when you are getting a 2.5 hour guided tour (our group had 11 people in total) across an empty aquarium and a 3 course meal included. Our tour guide was very entertaining, enthusiastic and knew his stuff. He made the experience very enjoyable and could answer everyone's questions. The experience was truely magical as there was no crowds and we got to know each and everyone of the sections across the aquarium. The food at Dundee's was also very good! At first I thought the food would be mediocre, but when I realised that the restaurant was its own segment and had significantly good ratings that it would be fine. The food and presentation of it did not disappoint. The staff were all attentive and the food came out surprisingly quick.

Experiencia fantástica: The Cairns Aquarium is absolutely incredible. We were tossing up whether to include it in our itinerary, but I'm so glad we did. I was blown away by the range and quality of the displays, with so many distinct and beautifully presented sections covering everything from freshwater habitats and lush rainforests to vibrant coral reefs and the mysterious deep sea (my personal favourite!). It's a fascinating journey through Far North Queensland’s ecosystems, all under one roof. The highlight was definitely seeing sharks, stingrays, and crocodiles up close — and safely behind glass! An unforgettable, educational experience that's perfect for all ages.

Experiencia fantástica: How interesting! Watched the fish and shark feeding. The talk by the so knowledgeable marine biologist was so informative. And she showed us prove: there are Unicorns...... So glad we were here.

Experiencia fantástica: Well done Cairns once again. Very informative visual displays.

Experiencia fantástica: Loved it! We spent a few hours here, mostly due to the fabulous free talks (by marine biologists and scientists) throughout the day. Lisa and Charlie’s talks in particular were fascinating, educational, funny and entertaining. They were also happy to talk to you and answer any questions as you wander around the exhibits too. Highly recommend a visit, particularly if you are visiting the reef, so you can get to know more about the creatures you will be seeing!

Experiencia fantástica: Went for marine encounter experience tour. Our guide Cameron was amazingly knowledgeable and patient with all my kiddo's questions. Definitely would recommend to anyone.

Experiencia fantástica: Unforgettable proposal location! We hosted a proposal at Cairns Aquarium and it was absolutely magical. The Oceanarium made the perfect backdrop, and the private tour plus dinner created such an intimate vibe. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique proposal in Cairns – it’s romantic, memorable, and totally one of a kind!

Experiencia fantástica: Excellent aquarium, only privately owned one. Well worth a visit, give yourself at least 2 hours...

Experiencia fantástica: We loved it. We did the turtle hospital option. It was incredible to see these beautiful creatures being nursed and cared for by such amazing people.

Experiencia fantástica: It is a must to visit this Aquarium it has one of the best displays. Very educational and informative. Great number of sea creatures. Spent 3 hours just watching and listening the presentations. Easy walk from our hotel near the harbour.

Experiencia fantástica: This is 1 of my favourite aquariums in Australia, it has a great array of local fish unique to other aquariums. There is a fantastic variety of fish and great interactive displays for little kids. I've taken my toddler here twice now and each time she has an absolute blast. Due to the size it isn't squished and over crowded like many capital city aquariums. 1 of the top attractions in Cairns

Experiencia fantástica: booked a night tour of the Aquarium whilst visiting Cairns and I can honestly say its the best Aquarium I've been to. Going through the different ecosystems and learning so many awesome things about the sealife and other species that inhabit the area. You will not be disappointed if you book this tour! Also a MASSIVE shout out to tour guide Cameron! An absolute assest to the Aquarium. He was so informative and really knows he's stuff. We wished we could have stayed longer!

Experiencia fantástica: We love having a date day at the aquarium, taking full advantage of our yearly pass. It would have to be up there as one of the best aquariums in Australia... Thanks Cairns...

Experiencia fantástica: Fantastic aquarium with a great variety of fish and reptiles to see. Presentations were easy to join and informative. Very infant and stroller friendly.

Experiencia fantástica: Great aquarium with multiple habitats: creek, rainforest, mangrove, coral reef, coral sea and a variety of tropical animals and plants. It's conveniently located near the Esplanade and has a restaurant.

Experiencia fantástica: Great afternoon with the kids, nice to sit in on the session talking about all the fish in the aquarium. The tunnel is so fun and we had a great day! Staff were also so knowledgeable and friendly!

Experiencia fantástica: Great place to visit, on the expensive side of things but that depends on your point of view. The displays were excellent and looked very well maintained. Overall the visit was well worth it and don't let the cost put you off.

Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful facilities! All tanks are clean and full of beautiful sea life! Highly recommend, 10000 times better than Sydney Aquarium

Experiencia fantástica: A great aquarium, really good selection of animals to see with good interpretation. Some nice large tanks as well as a handing opportunity. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Cairns.

Experiencia positiva: Not the biggest or most comprehensive aquarium in the world but pretty good for the fairly small town of cairns. Easily comparable to aquariums in bigger australian cities and focussed on tropical north queensland species. Staff are helpful and enclosures are neat. Nice that they also display various reptiles as well as fish.

Experiencia fantástica: Visiting from South Australia. One of our party is in a mobility scooter. Aquarium is wheelchair accessible and easy to navigate, with lift between sections The aquarium is privately owned. Friendly informative staff. Well maintained. Diver in tank cleaning. Google says 1 to 1 1/2 hours, we spent an easy 3 hours. Plenty to see, read etc. Congratulations to owner and staff. Top notch job, glad we visited.

Experiencia fantástica: Fabulous entertainment especially a visit to the turtle hospital. Wow! Our hostess Sharlee was a passionate advocate for our beloved turtles. Her knowledge and her ability to impart it was impressive!!!

Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful marine life can be seen at the museum. I enjoyed my time there.

Experiencia fantástica: Such a great place for all ages. Perfect for tourists and visitors to the area. Well presented with an easy route to take the beautiful sea and water life surrounding the Queensland area and Barrier Reef. Seeing everything up close in a replica of their habitat, with explanation of their history and future in life. A special addition was to visit the turtle hospital with Brett and meeting his hungry mate Tommie the turtle was a highlight. The work they do to save and protect the turtle species was a humble experience to life and our surroundings. A must to visit in Cairns

Experiencia fantástica: Great experience, I came here on holiday and it is the best Aquarium I have been too. The owner always talks during the short shows throughout and it's very engaging.

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing experience at Cairns Aquarium! My favourite part was the turtle tour, the turtle rehabilitation centre was so beautiful and obviously a massive amazing team working so hard to help our beautiful turtles. Brett was such an amazing guide. The exhibits are well-designed and highlight the unique marine and rainforest ecosystems of Tropical North Queensland. Loved the underwater tunnel, reef tanks, and the giant groper! Staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and the whole place was clean and easy to explore. A great way to experience the beauty of the reef without getting wet, perfect for all ages. Highly recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: What an amazing aquarium. Plenty of fish, and reptiles to see. Everything was super clean and animals all look in amazing health. On of the best aquariums I have seen around Australia If your in Cairns, you must come visit. Kids and adults will love it

Experiencia fantástica: It's one of the better aquariums I've been to. There are a number of informative talks throughout the aquarium. There is more than just fish to look at as well. The aquarium was a great way to escape the heat for a while, too.

Experiencia fantástica: I did the night tour which I think Jade and Cameron. Wonderful guides! Very informative and had some humour and even being up the back, Cam was giving out nuggets of information that was great learning. Great displays and such a huge variety of marine life. I would go back again for sure!

Experiencia fantástica: One of the must-do experiences when visiting Cairns! We were really impressed with how well the aquarium is maintained. The kids had a fantastic time exploring and watching the wide variety of sea creatures — it was both fun and educational. Tip: If you’re an RACQ member, you can buy discounted entry tickets through their website. We paid $146 for a family of four (2 adults + 2 kids), which was great value.

Experiencia fantástica: This is a great place to bring the family, my Lil girls loved it

Experiencia fantástica: My granddaughter was visiting from Brisbane, so my wife and I, who are locals, took her to the Cairns Aquarium because she does not like going out in boats. It was great decision because not only did our granddaughter love it, but we loved it as well. Highly recommended.

Experiencia fantástica: Awesome, beautiful, Highly recommend to visit the aquarium before a tour to Great Barrier Reef. I really enjoyed it. We booked a guided tour for $85 and we really enjoyed it. For me it was like visiting great barrier reef without any effort yet quiet and seeing all creatures very close to you.

Experiencia positiva: Nice clean fish tanks but very small for the money. There was not much to see for $140 (2adults, 1 kid). Might as well go to the local pet shop for free. The lady in the gift shop (Rachelle) is the rudest condescending person I've met. She needs training on how to speak to customers.

Experiencia fantástica: Was staying in Palm Cove and it was an EASY BUS(110)RIDE to Cairns, bus stop is 1-2 blocks from the Aquarium and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Bought tickets on the day so I’d recommend buying tickets online before you go. My kids enjoyed it

Experiencia fantástica: A beautiful aquarium and marine learning experience. The facilities are clean. The family and locals rates are a little high but it’s a great place to bring family. Or visit to see our unique aquatic life from queensland. We liked the calm cool environment. The staff are amazing and very knowledgeable and in true local attitude very relaxed and laid back! The Dundee aquarium is fantastic too. We usually get a take away coffee to walk through the aquarium with! Well done very clean and friendly. And the fish are so amazing. Each animal is beautiful. The aquarium is two levels and you can bring your wheelchair or prams because they’ve a lift. It’s not a very big aquarium. But we’ll used space. Thanks we will come back often!

Experiencia fantástica: What a great visit. We loved the displays and fish/ creatures in excellent condition and busy. Lots of families with young kids at Easter holidays - the guides were really good with them. Noisy for us, but super to see them all so engaged. The attached cafe if very good - but you can’t go out and back in so go first or afterwards. Toilets were spotless - clearly these guys are on target. There was a queue out of the door and down the street - but actually it moved really fast as a good proportion were pre booked - took only 3-5 minutes to get in.

Experiencia fantástica: World class and a great few hours spent here. Learning while enjoying the experience. Awesome.

Experiencia fantástica: Great aquarium, filled with a large variety of sea creatures, a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff and a good learning environment. Staff here made this occasion very memorable. From the ticket counter to the informative presentations, their customer service was impeccable. I would however just add that my only gripe was that the ticket prices were insanely high. $52 per adult. Recommend to families and couples.

Experiencia fantástica: Did the Night time tour group. Fantastic displays, especially the tunnel section, it looked like the sharks and stingrays were just floating above you and you could reach out and touch them. The guide, Rowan, was super informative, making it much more interesting than just going through it alone.

Experiencia fantástica: Daytime in the aquarium is beautiful however the night visits are spectacular. Seeing colours you can't see through the day and of course Dundee's restaurant attached is a fabulous seafood experience also 10/10

Experiencia fantástica: Soo good! We loved this. Such a big exhibition and variety of species. The kids loved every bit. And the Big reef tanks are very impressive.

Experiencia fantástica: Five Stars – Bigly Impressed! I just visited the Cairns Aquarium in beautiful Queensland, and let me tell you—this place is doing it HUGE. It’s one of the best aquariums I've ever seen, maybe the best. People are talking about it. Tremendous. You walk in, and you’re greeted by very friendly staff—some of the nicest people, really. They smile, they help, they know everything about the fish. Not like some places with sad staff who don't care. These people? They care bigly. Now let’s talk about the tanks—massive, immersive, and filled with the most incredible Rays and Sharks you've ever seen. It was like being under the ocean without getting your hair wet. You’ve got Rays on one side, Sharks on the other—there was good fish on both sides, folks. I’m not picking. They were all terrific. The kids’ exhibitions? So good. So educational. The kids were learning, having fun—no boring stuff, just pure excitement. I even learned something myself. Smart exhibitions, for smart kids. We love that. And then you’ve got Dundee’s Restaurant—very classy, very tasty. You’re eating amazing seafood, and guess what? They’ve got their own display tanks right there! You’re dining with the fish, folks. It’s beautiful. It’s elegant. It’s seafood with a view. I left the aquarium thinking just one thing: Make Ray Sharks Great Again. And Cairns Aquarium? They’re doing it. They really are. Five stars. Would visit again. Maybe buy it someday. Who knows?

Experiencia positiva: Pretty reasonable aquarium! Better than Melbourne's tired and overly gimmicky place. Deep reef tank was beautiful.

Experiencia fantástica: It is a nice aquarium. We caught a ~13 minute talk about the reef. There are 2 new reef displays, inshore and offshore. There shark tank is very good. There is an interesting pig nose turtle!

Experiencia positiva: We were pressed for time and we missed the presentations of certain animals. Neverthe less the experience was very good . We have managed to see all the animals and fish. We found the coral and fish display was excellent. Would recommend any visitors to Cairns to put the Cairns Aquarium on their bucket list.

Experiencia fantástica: Friendly staff, detailed talks about exhibits, and a unique area where part of the aquarium arches and it’s above your head and fish swim above you! I saw a stingray eating food as it swam over my head, it was so amazing!

Experiencia fantástica: Highly recommended especially for those who are planning to visit Great Barrier Reef later. Very friendly staff. Really enjoy the guided tour/talks and presentations !

Experiencia fantástica: The aquarium was beautiful and we saw loads of animals and not just sea creatures. They had a whole bit in reptiles and a couple of amphibians aswell. There were huge water tanks filled with sharks and Rays and there were also little ones filled with loads of different species of fish. It's a bit pricey, but still worth it if you love sea life.

Experiencia fantástica: Large variety of aquatic and few reptiles. Largest indoor tank in Australia. Can spend 2 hours here easily.

Experiencia positiva: Great few hours of entertainment for our toddler. Lots of amazing sea creatures to look at and well laid out/lots of info on each exhibit. Dundee’s restaurant was okay but expensive. Pasta was very oily. Had to give a name and phone number to get a walk-in table? Never heard of this before and it seemed totally unnecessary

Experiencia fantástica: It was a beautiful place to visit. Seeing all the marine life. Visitors from Melbourne

Experiencia positiva: Pretty nice aquarium to see all the local sea life and small reptiles. If you need to burn some time this is a good spot to hit.

Experiencia fantástica: This place was WAAAY better than I imagined!! I even reported the poor eel who was gasping for air in an awkward sleep position and the sent someone over to explain he was just sleeping… dramatically :-) Definitely worth it!

Experiencia fantástica: Absolutely perfect way to spend a rainy day in Cairns with our International Students. Top shelf customer service from the second we walked in thank you to the lovely young lady makayla at the front counter, very professional and we were all excited to visit the turtle Hospital. Great value

Experiencia fantástica: A great place to see the beautiful marine life of Australia. The staff are all incredibly enthusiastic and love their jobs. They are very knowledgeable about all the animals and the talks were great.

Experiencia fantástica: Amazing presentations to learn more about Great Barrier Reef! Came here to study more after the diving trips. The guides here are super friendly and informative. Saw a lot of cool stuffs. Would definitely recommend friends to come

Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful aquarium with amazing groups of sea life. The one that surprised me the most was the venomous rock fish - it does indeed completely blend in with rocks. Super nice and helpful check in ladies. A relaxing way to spend an afternoon - definitely check it out!

Experiencia fantástica: Cairns Aquarium is the best in the country in my opinion! This place is huge, and with absolutely amazing displays and information, there is something for everyone here. If you want less of a crowd, be sure to attend on a weekday while school is in. But regardless, it is awesome

Experiencia fantástica: Cairns aquarium seemed a little expensive at first but upon entry I have to say it is well worth your time and expense. It looks brand new (I visited Feb 2025), and all the displays are fantastic. The speakers are well informed and both entertaining and educational. Who knew there are freshwater stingrays? The three of us enjoyed our time at this aquarium and will definitely go again on my next visit to Cairns.

Experiencia fantástica: An awesome place for children & adults. So much to see, the aquarium is set up well on 2 levels. Divided into different eco systems with lots of informative talks from the staff. I would highly recommend a visit if you are in Cairns.

Experiencia fantástica: Love it. If you have the time there are plenty of areas to just sit and watch the fish. Various tours available including an after hours twilight one

Experiencia fantástica: Nice aquarium.....bigger than we expected. Lots of opportunity for education regarding marine life and more. Interactive displays, a gift shop and an attached restaurant with a very large menu.

Experiencia fantástica: This place was amazing! Staff were really knowledgeable, the animals were vast and the displays were unreal.

Experiencia fantástica: This was our first visit to the Cairns Aquarium - we needed a wet weather activity to fill in our day.... So this was it. The aquarium is amazing - we made sure we attended as many of the Information talks as possible, very knowledgeable staff. We added a tour of the Turtle hospital and rehabilitation centre onto our entry ticket. This was so worthwhile. Sonja was so passionate and knowledgeable about the Turtles in attendance. It made me happy knowing there are people out there like Sonja supporting the re-release of turtles back into the oceans.

Experiencia fantástica: This Aquarium was even better then the Sydney one. Less crowded and all the displays where way cleaner making you feel like you were swimming with the fish. We also went to the turtle hospital where we got to learn about the different types of turtle and feed Tomi and learn about the rehabilitation processes. I would definitely recommend if you love turtles.

Experiencia fantástica: Very informative and lots of little fish and bright colours for the kids, on the flip side quite expensive, the customer service was good, but even the gift shop, I collect hat pins for memories of where we have been for the kids 99% of places $6 or $7, here it was $16 and nothing much different to what I normally get.